This is a work of great merit.

The technical terms, however, are very loosely employed.
_Precis de l'Art de la Guerre_, par le Baron Jomini.

His chapter on strategy embodies the principles of this branch of the art.
_Grundsaetze der Strategic_, Von Wagner.
_Cours Elementaire d'Art et d'Histoire Militaire_, par Rocquancourt.
This work contains much valuable information connected with the history of the art of war; but it is far too diffuse and ill-arranged for an elementary book.
_Cours d'Art et d'Histoire Militaire_, par Jacquinot de Presle.

This work is especially designed for cavalry officers, and the other branches of military service are but very briefly discussed.
De Vernon's Treatise on the Science of War and Fortification contains much valuable information; but, as an elementary book, it has the same objections as that of Rocquancourt.
_History of the Seven Years' War_, by Lloyd and Templehoff.

The military writings of Lloyd and Templehoff are valuable as connected with the history of strategy; but many of the principles laid down by these writers are now regarded as erroneous.
_Memoires de Napoleon_.